Macro with 18-55mm kit lens????

Ok I mentioned in previous post that its not possible to use the kit lens with the extension tubes for macro but I just recently found out that it is possible BY REVERSING IT.

You have to use a reverse ring adapter to fit in the tubes. I tested it out by holding it in front of the tubes and it wasnt an easy feat, I had to really squeeze my eyes to focus and I wish I had a larger viewfinder. I compared between result from lens + tubes and reversed lens with tubes and the magnification with reversed lens is higher but I think you loose the DOF and camera shake is at 7 richter scale magnitude.

Overall, macro photography is tough. Be aware of the constraints if you are into this DIY macro because my neck is a bit aching from looking down, closing in the subject all the time, having eye strain from too many eye squeezing and lastly the weight strain of the camera unless you are using tripod, then thats no problem.

Here are the test results:

1st Test: Using the kit lens at focal length 55mm

2nd Test: Lens Tube + 75-300mm at focal length 75mm

3rd Test: Lens Tube + Reversed kit lens at focal length 18mm